May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
Arthritis is an umbrella name for a group of...
James Gilbaugh III, MD elected President of Kansas Medical Society
Additional Trustees also elected
The Kansas Medical Society–the state’s oldest and largest advocacy organization for physicians–
recently elected new members to its governing Board of Trustees.
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Taking Action with Skin Cancer on the Rise
(Family Features) With the return of warmer weather and longer days, it’s good to remember that temperatures aren’t the only thing on the rise....
New Hope For Life-Threatening Condition Impacting Pregnant Women And Their Babies
(NAPSI)—Danyelle’s first pregnancy was going extremely well, and she couldn’t wait for the arrival of her baby girl. At her 28-week checkup, her doctor...
After a Flood, Think Food Safety
A new publication provides information consumers should consider after a flood has affected their homes or businesses.
OLATHE, Kan. – Floods can be devastating in...
The Power of Prevention
Screenings help identify risk of stroke, heart disease
(Family Features) You’ve likely heard the adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure....
Protecting And Improving Your Child’s Vision Two Ways
(NAPS)—As a parent, you may wonder whether your preschooler has a vision problem or when a first eye exam should be scheduled.
According to the...
Preserving herbs
Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension
The new dietary guidelines recommend that Americans use less sodium — 1,500...
Diagnosing And Managing Food Allergies
(NAPS)—Here’s food for thought: Food allergies affect approximately 15 million Americans. Despite this, according to a recent survey, half of all Americans say they...
Best-Selling Authors With Tasty Tips For Managing Diabetes
(NAPS)—There’s some delicious and healthful news for those with diabetes, whether they’re dining at home or on the go.
Two new books from the American...